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title: "535_26 Hire of Plant (with operator)"
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# 535_26 Hire of Plant (with operator)

Buyer: LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL, TRADING AS ESPO  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-051da6

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## Summary

Leicestershire County Council, trading as ESPO, has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "535_26 Hire of Plant (with operator)" under the planning phase tag. This framework was devised to facilitate the hire of various general plant and equipment across seven specific lots, catering primarily to sectors involving mining, quarrying, and construction equipment. The project spans from March 2026 to March 2030, with suppliers actively awarded contracts effective from March 12, 2026. Operating within Leicester and the surrounding regions, the procurement was carried out through an open procedure aimed at serving entities like Leicestershire County Council and Coventry City Council, ensuring compliance with the legal stipulations set forth in the UK Procurement Act of 2023.

This procurement offers substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for companies within the plant hire sector or firms specializing in construction machinery. The framework is structured to facilitate direct call-offs both with and without reopening competition, fostering a competitive landscape that is beneficial for SMEs. Businesses proficient in supplying hydraulic and earthmoving equipment or carrying out road sweeping operations would find themselves best suited to leverage this opportunity. The inclusion in a framework agreement managed by a well-regarded entity like ESPO can lead to increased exposure and sales, creating a viable market platform for businesses looking to expand within the East Midlands region and beyond.

## Notice

An ESPO client specific framework for the hire of a range of general plant with operator. The Framework is divided into 7 lots. Note: The award values per lot as captured in this notice is for the overall framework (with this same overall value being captured per lot), as ESPO offers no guarantees or estimates of value that may pass through each individual lot (but the overall usage across all lots is not expected to exceed this overall framework value).

### Lot Information

Wheeled Backhoe Loader, with operator

Hire of Wheeled Backhoe Loaders, with operator, for use on the highways at specific sites and for specific periods, as required by the customer. For further details, please refer to the tender documents.

Tracked Excavator (360deg), with operator

Hire of Tracked Excavators (360deg), with operator, for use on the highways at specific sites and for specific periods, as required by the customer. For further details, please refer to the tender documents.

Wheeled Excavator (360deg 'Rubber Duck'), with operator

Hire of Wheeled Excavators (360deg 'Rubber Duck'), with operator, for use on the highways at specific sites and for specific periods, as required by the customer. For further details, please refer to the tender documents.

Road Sweeper, with operator

Hire of Road Sweepers, with operator, for use on the highways at specific sites and for specific periods, as required by the customer. For further details, please refer to the tender documents.

Agricultural Tractor, with operator

Hire of Agricultural Tractors, with operator, for use on the highways at specific sites and for specific periods, as required by the customer. For further details, please refer to the tender documents.

Hydraulic Breaker, with operator

Hire of Hydraulic Breakers, with operator, for use on the highways at specific sites and for specific periods, as required by the customer. For further details, please refer to the tender documents.

Wheeled Excavator (180deg c/w with bucket and lifting forks), with operator

Hire of Wheeled Excavators (180deg c/w with bucket and lifting forks), with operator, for use on the highways at specific sites and for specific periods, as required by the customer. For further details, please refer to the tender documents.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034484-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | 22 Aug 2025 |
| Award date | 26 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 12 Mar 2026 - 11 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £8,000,000 |
| Lots value | £8,000,000 |
| Awards value | £6,666,667 |
| Contracts value | £6,666,667 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL, TRADING AS ESPO |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE19 1ES |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |
| Local authority | Blaby |
| Electoral ward | Enderby |
| Westminster constituency | South Leicestershire |
| Delivery location | TLF21 Leicester, TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland, TLG33 Coventry |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 16 |
| Supplier names | A E FAULKS; A L F PLANT; A R PARRISH PLANT HIRE; AMBION CONTRACTORS; CHRIS JOHNSON; COLDEN PLANT HIRE; FOREST DRIVEWAYS AND PLANT HIRE; J C BALLS & SONS; M BENNETT; M J DEXTER PLANT HIRE; MESSRS D & M BARNETT; P. FLANNERY PLANT HIRE (OVAL) LIMITED (T/A FLANNERY PLANT HIRE; PHIL WATSON CIVIL ENGINEERING; PLANTERS (LEICESTER; PLANTFORCE RENTALS; T G WILLIAMS CONTRACTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 16 - Agricultural machinery
- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment
- 45 - Construction work
- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

### Codes

- 16000000 - Agricultural machinery
- 34921100 - Road sweepers
- 43000000 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment
- 43260000 - Mechanical shovels, excavators and shovel loaders, and mining machinery
- 43328100 - Hydraulic equipment
- 45500000 - Hire of construction and civil engineering machinery and equipment with operator
- 45520000 - Hire of earthmoving equipment with operator
- 60182000 - Hire of industrial vehicles with driver
- 77111000 - Hire of agricultural machinery with operator

## Release History

- 16 Apr 2026 at 08:24 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034484-2026
- 27 Feb 2026 at 14:55 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018013-2026
- 20 Nov 2025 at 10:01 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075500-2025
- 22 May 2025 at 12:27 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024806-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034484-2026
  16th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018013-2026
  27th February 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075500-2025
  20th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024806-2025
  22nd May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.eastmidstenders.org/
  Please refer to the tender documents (see above for further details including summary instructions on how to access these).
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-14809
  535_26 Framework Agreement FINAL
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-14810
  535_26 Form of Contract and Call-Off Terms FINAL
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-14811
  535_26 Framework Agreement FINAL
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-14812
  535_26 Form of Contract and Call-Off Terms FINAL
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-14813
  535_26 Framework Agreement FINAL
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-14814
  535_26 Form of Contract and Call-Off Terms FINAL
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-14815
  535_26 Framework Agreement FINAL
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-14816
  535_26 Form of Contract and Call-Off Terms FINAL
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-14817
  535_26 Framework Agreement FINAL
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-14818
  535_26 Form of Contract and Call-Off Terms FINAL
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-14819
  535_26 Framework Agreement FINAL
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-14820
  535_26 Form of Contract and Call-Off Terms FINAL
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-14821
  535_26 Framework Agreement FINAL
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-14822
  535_26 Form of Contract and Call-Off Terms FINAL

## Notice URLs

- https://www.espo.org/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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